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Astley family fonds
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- Part Of
- Astley family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of notes, correspondence and articles pertaining to the Astley family and early history of Lake Louise and Lake Minnewanka areas. Fonds includes correspondence between Willoughby Astley and J. A. Jaffary of the Provincial Library, Alberta, 1928-1929, re place names in the Lake Louise…
- Date Range
- [ca.1886]-1970
- Reference Code
- M265 / V394
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Private record
- Part Of
- Astley family fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 265
- V 394
- Sous-Fonds
- M 265
- V 394
- Accession Number
- 1420, 1520, 2961, 6353, 6756, 7939
- Reference Code
- M265 / V394
- Date Range
- [ca.1886]-1970
- Physical Description
- 13 textual records. -- ca.40 photographs: prints
- History / Biographical
- Willoughby John Astley, 1859-1948, came to Banff in 1888 and built the Beach House Hotel at Lake Minnewanka. He moved to Lake Louise in 1889. Brother, Charles D'Oyley Astley, 1849-1937, and Lucy Ann Astley continued to operate the hotel until 1907 when they retired to Banff. The hotel was destroyed as part of power development at Lake Minnewanka, ca.1912.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of notes, correspondence and articles pertaining to the Astley family and early history of Lake Louise and Lake Minnewanka areas. Fonds includes correspondence between Willoughby Astley and J. A. Jaffary of the Provincial Library, Alberta, 1928-1929, re place names in the Lake Louise area; scrapbook of clippings re World War I, including a list of Banff men who enlisted; Beach House Hotel guest register, 1890-1906, recording name and residence of guest, and occasionally record of fish caught; Astley family photographs, ca.1886-1930s. Photographs pertain to fishing and boating on Lake Minnewanka; Beach House Hotel and Lady of the Lake steam launch; Devil's Canyon, Bankhead and Banff; views of avalanche clearing in Roger's Pass by Byron Harmon. Includes one panorama view of group at Lake Minnewanka.
- Name Access
- Astley, Charles D'Oyley
- Astley, Willoughby John
- Subject Access
- Buildings and facilities
- Environment
- Family and personal life
- Military
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: reference copy of hotel register
- Related Material
- Hotel register is related to similar item in Rodney Touche fonds (M377)
- Title Source
- Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Banff Trip Photographs
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 b&w panoramic prints and 25 photograph postcards and 4 printed postcards. Images are of Banff National Park and area.
- Date Range
- ca. 1915 - 1940
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8301
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2014.8301
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8301
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8301
- Date Range
- ca. 1915 - 1940
- Physical Description
- 28 photographs : b&w and col. ; 7 x 18 or smaller and 2 post cards : col.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 b&w panoramic prints and 25 photograph postcards and 4 printed postcards. Images are of Banff National Park and area.
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration and travel
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Ethel McKnight annotated postcard collection
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.
- Date Range
- 1909
- [1910-1920]
- 1919
- 1929-1930
- 1940-1945
- Reference Code
- M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Postcard
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 1340
- Reference Code
- M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25
- Date Range
- 1909
- [1910-1920]
- 1919
- 1929-1930
- 1940-1945
- Physical Description
- 25 annotated postcards
- Scope & Content
- File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.
- Notes
- One item in file is souvenir booklet
- Subject Access
- Travel
- Tourism
- Family and personal life
- Mountains
- Landscapes
- Swimming
- Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Canmore
- Jasper National Park
- British Columbia
- Yoho National Park
- Emerald Lake
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves
- Related Material
- M8/accn.3151
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Hand drawn map of Windermere region, poem
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one hand-drawn map by Roger Ruck (1915-1953) depicting Windermere and surrounding regions. A poem pertaining to Roger's early life in England is written on the back.
- Date Range
- [ca.1935 - 1940]
- Reference Code
- M8 / accn. 2023.48
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2023.48
- Reference Code
- M8 / accn. 2023.48
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Responsibility
- Produced by Roger Ruck
- Date Range
- [ca.1935 - 1940]
- Physical Description
- 1 map : hand-drawn black ink ; 11 x 21 cm
- History / Biographical
- See V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
- See accession record
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one hand-drawn map by Roger Ruck (1915-1953) depicting Windermere and surrounding regions. A poem pertaining to Roger's early life in England is written on the back.
- Material Details
- Map and poem drawn/written in black ink
- Name Access
- Ruck, Roger
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Map
- Poetry
- Exploration
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Windermere
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restrictions
- No restrictions
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
- Category
- Exploration and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Maple Leaf Album and Souvenir Programme
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of Maple leaf album / Bing Coughlin Official souvenir programme: June second, 1939 Large envelope addressed to Mr. George Colley
- Date Range
- ca. 1935 - 1950
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2019.55
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- M8 / 2019.55
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2019.55
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2019.55
- Date Range
- ca. 1935 - 1950
- Physical Description
- 2 cm Textual Records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of
- Maple leaf album / Bing Coughlin
- Official souvenir programme: June second, 1939
- Large envelope addressed to Mr. George Colley
- Name Access
- Colley, George
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration and travel
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Margaret Sorensen papers
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of Miscellaneous receipts, statements, mirror and identification card, newsclipping, diary and autograph book of Margaret Sorensen.
- Date Range
- 1941 - 1950
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2014.8271 / 1 - 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- 2014.8271
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8271
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2014.8271 / 1 - 2
- Date Range
- 1941 - 1950
- Physical Description
- 6 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of Miscellaneous receipts, statements, mirror and identification card, newsclipping, diary and autograph book of Margaret Sorensen.
- Name Access
- Sorensen, Margaret
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Biographical Source Notes
- Born in Denmark (approx. 1888), came to Banff in 1933, operated Pearl Dry Cleaners, involved with curling, bowling, golfing. More info found in newspaper clipping from Crag and Canyon 1973/3/28/1/3 “Mrs. Sorensen Passes, 85”
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Inventory follows: Title: Mirror and Identification Card Cont. Description: Mirror and Identification Card. Card information: Name M. Sorensen Address Pearl Laundry City Banff Province Alberta Tel. No. 183 R. 3 Made in Canada. Back of card is blank Shopping Memo list. Phys. Description: 1 small paper folder, yellowed, with minimal creasing, MC. Mirror exhibits cracklature, appears scratched below the surface, stained spots, PC. Title: Newspaper article: “MORTAR BOMB KILLS BOY: Nanaimo Home Wrecked with Missile Explodes.” May 9, 14 year old Norman Madsen was “blown to pieces and the interior of his home shattered” trying to open a mortar bomb while his parents were not home. Article is marked in pencil with “May 1945.” Nothing of significance on back of newspaper clipping. Phys. Description: 1 newspaper clipping, yellowing, roughly clipped, MC. Title: Five Year Diary (Purple) Cont. Description: First page: “Marg Sorensen” handwritten at top, “Diary” crossed out and “Date Book” written underneath. January 1st “Budget Monday Nov. 22 Playus (?) 33 Magazine 20 Paper 10.” 12 addresses listed with names. Including Saskatchewan, Calgary, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Canadian Army Reserves. Note of interest: address of Kay Madsen in Nanaimo is listed. Calendars on front and back interior covers from 1941-1946. Phys. Description: 1 purple diary with textured cover embossed in yellow with text “Five Year Diary,” “Date Book” is written in pencil above the formal title, top and bottom end of spine scuffed, two small stains at bottom of cover, MC. Pages are edged in gold, EC. Mark of pink, possibly lipstick, on January 9 page, MC. Title: Autographs book (Green) Cont. Description: Front cover “Margaret Sorensen Banff, Alberta Jimmy.” First page from April 22, 1938. Last page from January 5, 1939. 21 signatures, including rhyming text and proclamations of friendship. 1 colourful drawing of a girl’s head, 1 drawing out of a car window, 1 drawing of a whiskey bottle. “Take care of ‘Banff.’ Go East and get educated.” Small newspaper clipping: “Back home here there are a group of grand girls that it may interest readers to know are still in Banff and still getting out and really cheering for present Banff teams as they did for you not too long ago…” List of names in clipping includes Margaret Sorenson. Note of interest: Kay Madsen signed. ( Infer that others left for school, and Margaret stayed in Banff.) Phys. Description: 1 green book with “Autographs” embossed on cover in gold, rip along top spine, first pages of book torn out, MC. 1 newspaper clipping, MC. Title: Selection of cheques secured together with four paperclips Cont. Description: “Dine in the Sky” cheque dated Oct. 15, 1943, Received from Miss. L. Bannerman (?) the sum of $14.70. Payment Suite No. 507, folded rectangular sheet in shape of cheque with itemized list of expenses on left side. 1 very small cheque, Received from Margaret Sorensen Feb 25, 1946, Paid in full $6. 1 blue statement from Renfrew Furs LTD Calgary, July 14, 1943, Miss M. Sorenson, Banff Alta $10 “Promptness in meeting Accounts keeps one’s Credit good.” 1 Crag and Canyon Printers and Publishers cheque, dated Feb (?), Received from __illegible___ the Sum of $2 for renewal fee of _illegible_. 1 Green cheque #91 received from Margaret Sorenson Five dollars, July 12, 1943, J. D. Anderson. 1 Green cheque #29 received from Margaret Sorenson Five dollars, June 25, 1934 J. D. Anderson. 1 Green cheque #68 received from Margaret Sorenson Five dollars July 3, 1943 J. D. Anderson. Phys. Description: “Dine in the Sky” cheque, folded into three, MC. 1 very small cheque, Received from Margaret Sorensen Feb 25, 1946, Small rectangular cheque approx. 4”, yellowing, MC. 1 blue statement from Renfrew Furs LTD Calgary, ripped along side, EC. 1 Crag and Canyon Printers and Publishers cheque, small rip at bottom right, MC. 1 Green cheque #91, central fold, MC. 1 Green cheque #29, central fold, MC. 1 Green cheque #68, central fold, MC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jun 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, June 15, 1944, Received from Margaret Sorenson $15, Balance $43.13. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jun 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA., Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stamp, red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded in half, and upper left corner partially folded, serrated edge, MC. Title: Paperclipped receipts, beginning with J. D. Anderson “The Sweater King,” from August 9, 1941. Cont. Description: 20 receipts date from August 9, 1941- June 29, 1946. Receipts for J. D. Anderson, Salter’s Specialty Shoppe, skirt, 3 pliece play suit, black suit, pink dress, acct. cash Phys. Description: 20 receipts, yellowed, top and bottom receipts dirty, generally, MC. Title: Paperclipped receipts, beginning with J. D. Anderson “The Sweater King,” from June 29, 1946. Cont. Description: Three receipts from J.D. Anderson for play suit, illegible, and coat. 1 receipt for Salter’s Specialty Shoppe, cash on account. 1 receipt for The British Woolen Shop for blazer. 1 receipt for Unwin’s Limited for glass. Phys. Description: 6 receipts, yellowed, top receipt creased with small rips, bottom receipt small rip, MC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Aug 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta., hand written checklist on back. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, August 15, 1944, Received from Margaret Sorenson $15, Balance $13.13. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Aug 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA., “Airmail Speeds Business” stamp, red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, small stains on front of envelope, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded in half, serrated edge, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Nov 27 8 PM 1942 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Limited dated November 27, 1942, apologizing for a contract error in which they claimed she owed $80 instead of $70. A contract from the Cinderella Style Shoppe was folded with the letter, which the letter states she should have signed, her parents signed, and returned to the Shoppe. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, yellowing, ripped open, rip down centre, MC. 1 yellow contract, EC. 1 letter dated November 27, 1942, letter typewritten and signed in ink, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Feb 2 6 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated Feb 2, 1943. Received from Margaret Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Feb 2 6 PM 1943 ALTA., red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded in half, written in pencil, serrated edge, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary June 12 8 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. Dated June 12, 1943, “in receipt of your remittance of $10.” Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated June 12, 1943. Received from Margaret Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary June 12 8 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Jun 13 Jun 23 BANFF Alberta” stamp, Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stamp, 2 brown 2 cents Canada stamps, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded three times, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC.1 letter, typewritten and signed in ink, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary April 10 5 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. Dated April 10, 1943, “in receipt of your remittance of $10,” and discussing a rip in Miss Bannermans coat. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated April 10, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary April 10 5 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery April BANFF Alberta” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, 1 green 1 cent Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded three times, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC. 1 letter, typewritten and signed in ink, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary March 9 8 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated March 9, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance $44.20. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary April 10 5 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Mar 10 Mar 20 BANFF Alberta” stamp, “Help the Red Cross” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded in half, written in pencil, serrated edge, EC. Title: Envelope with handwritten address for Madame Ellen Cont. Description: On front of envelope handwritten in pen: “Madame Ellen, Health Clinic, 15-709 Dunamuir St. Tunstall Bldg. Telephone- Ma. 7713.” Envelope empty. Back of envelope lightly in pencil: “1190 W.” Phys. Description: 1 creased and dirty envelope, fragile, blue interior, PC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Cont. Description: Letter from The Robert Simpson Western Limited thanking Miss Margaret Sorensen for paying her account promptly in full. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from the Robert Simpson Western Limited with plastic window, stamped “Regina May 12 ’43 Saskatchewan,” “B. General Delivery May 14 May 24 BANFF Alberta” stamp, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 letter, typed with signature in pencil, EC. Title: Envelope and letter from Cinderella Style Shoppe. stamped Calgary Nov 24 9 PM 1942 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, c/o Pearl Laundry, Banff, Alta. Letter from Cinderella Style Shoppe in receipt of cheque for $29 in payment for a coat, with $80 remaining on account, and writing they enclose a contract (not enclosed) to be signed by her and her parents and sent back. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Cinderella Style Shoppe. stamped Calgary Nov 24 9 PM 1942 ALTA., 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, bottom of envelope front “Buy ‘War Savings Stamps’ Regularly,” yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 letter, typewritten and signed in pen, EC. Title: Envelope from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Regina Canada dated May 26 ‘44 Cont. Description: Empty envelope addressed to Mrs. Margaret Sorensen, 225 Bear St; Banff Alberta. Two red stamps, one for Simpsons one for the mailing date in Regina. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, back with “Open Here for Postal Inspection” flap, ripped open, yellowing, MC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jul 11 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, July 11, 1944, Received from Miss Margaret Sorenson $15, Balance $28.13. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jul 11 6 PM 1944 ALTA., Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stamp, red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded, written in pencil, two serrated edges, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Sep 18 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, Sept 18, 1944, Received from Miss M. Sorenson $13.13, Balance “In Full.” Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Sep 18 6 PM 1944 ALTA., red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded, written in pencil, two serrated edges, EC. Title: Envelope from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Regina Canada dated Mar 28 ‘44 Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Mrs. Margaret Sorensen, Banff Alberta. Two red stamps, one for Simpsons one for the mailing date in Regina. Blue sheet dated 28/3/44 for “return of merchandise.” Yellow book for “Mail Order Budget Club Mar 13 Date 1944.” Months of April, May and June filled out on front and last page of book. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, ripped open, yellowing, MC. 1 blue sheet single sided, cardstock, EC. 1 yellow book, covers cardstock and receipts paper, two staples, EC. Title: Envelope, letter, and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Jan 7 8 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. in receipt of a money order, and addressing complaints regarding a fur coat. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated Jan 7, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Jan 7 8 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Jan 8 Jan 18 BANFF Alberta” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 letter typewritten, signed in ink, EC. 1 blue statement folded, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC. Title: Envelope and letter from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Regina Canada dated Mar 23 ‘44 Cont. Description: Envelope with two red stamps, one for Simpsons one for the mailing date in Regina. Letter discussing return of shoes, mailing of other items, and a sold out item. Phys. Description: 1 envelope with plastic window, ripped open, yellowing, MC. 1 letter on watermarked paper, typewritten, signed in pen, EC. Title: Envelope, statement and letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Aug 9 7 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated Aug 9, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $4.20, Balance “in Full.” Letter “thanking you for the splendid way y ou have looked after your account.” Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Aug 9 7 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Aug 10 Aug 20 BANFF Alberta” stamp, “Save Time Use Air Mail” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded in thirds, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC. 1 letter, typewritten, signed in pen, EC. Title: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax” dated Nov 24 ’44. Cont. Description: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax, 18 Customs BLDG. Calgary Alberta” dated Nov 24 ’44. Income tax Notice of Assessment form for 1943 addressed to Miss Margaret Sorensen, 225 Bear Street Banff, Alta. Mailed Nov. 24, 1944. Bottom refundable portion $18.Instructions written on back. Phys. Description: 1 standard size folded envelope with plastic window, ripped open, MC. 1 Notice of Assessment form, folded, MC. Title: Envelope with measurements and Salter’s Specialty Shoppe Receipt Cont. Description: Envelope with waist and “sk.” measurements. Receipt for three piece Suit. Phys. Description: 1 small envelope, pencil handwritten, yellowing, MC. 1 receipt, folded, MC. Title: Envelope from The Parisian dated Jan 2 6 PM 1945 Calgary Alta. Cont. Description: Empty envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. 1 red four cent stamp. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, yellowing, MC. Title: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax” dated Jan 12 ‘45. Cont. Description: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax, 18 Customs BLDG. Calgary Alberta” dated Nov 24 ’44. Income tax receipt dated Jan 6 1945 addressed to Miss Margaret Sorensen, 225 Bear Street Banff, Alta. Amount payable for 1943, $1.48. Phys. Description: 1 standard size folded envelope with plastic window, ripped open, MC. 1 pink receipt, folded, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary May 14 7 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated May 14, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance $24.20. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary May 14 7 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery May 15 May 25 BANFF Alberta” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp,1 green 1 cent Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded, written in pencil, serrated edges, MC. Title: Paperclipped receipts, beginning with Saba Bros Limited Silk Specialists Cont. Description: 11 receipts date from Oct 31, 1941- March 14, 1942. Receipts for Saba Bros Limited, J. D. Anderson, Salter’s Specialty Shoppe, The Parisian, Darling Hat Shop Ltd. Phys. Description: 11 receipts, yellowed, MC.
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Mary Warren Correspondence
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 4 type written letters written by Mary [Shaffer] Warren to Minnie Nickell regarding the former's first visit and subsequent survey of Maligne Lake in 1908, place names, botany, Jamaica, personal matters, and various individuals including Samuel Allen, J. Norman Collie, William "Bil…
- Date Range
- 1936-1937
- Reference Code
- M8 / accn. 4005
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Private record
- Textual record
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M8 / S8 / V8
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 4005
- Reference Code
- M8 / accn. 4005
- Date Range
- 1936-1937
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records (8 pages ; 27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 4 type written letters written by Mary [Shaffer] Warren to Minnie Nickell regarding the former's first visit and subsequent survey of Maligne Lake in 1908, place names, botany, Jamaica, personal matters, and various individuals including Samuel Allen, J. Norman Collie, William "Billy" Warren, Mary Jobe, and Nellie McClung. Also inlcudes a newspaper clipping of Mary's obituary from 1939. Minnie Nickell and Mary Warren became acquainted during the 1930s through a mutual friend, a Mrs. Armstrong of Owen Sound, Ontario.
- Subject Access
- Botany
- Correspondence
- Exploration
- Family and personal life
- Glacier House
- Guides
- Horses
- Packing
- Personal and Family Life
- Scouting
- Surveying
- Travel
- Travel and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Maligne Lake
- Jasper National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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North West Mounted Police
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- 1 cm of textual records pertaining to William Hastings McMahon employment records at the North West Mounted Police. textual records are photocopies and are not original.
- Date Range
- 1886-1891
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2018.8689
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2018.8689
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2018.8689
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1886-1891
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- 1 cm of textual records pertaining to William Hastings McMahon employment records at the North West Mounted Police. textual records are photocopies and are not original.
- Name Access
- McMahon, William Hastings
- Subject Access
- North West Mounted Police
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- 1 pen and ink "Police Barracks in Banff" and 1 painting "the Mounties 1885" by W.H. McMahon held in Art and Heritage
- Biographical Source Notes
- William Hastings McMahon was born February 13, 1864 in Dharmsala Punjab, India
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Photograph Postcards
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 b&w postcard Cascade Mtn Reflection Pool, 1940s 1 b&w postcard Banff Chair Lift, 1940s 1 b&w postcard Norquay Day Lodge, 1940s 1 col. postcard Mt. Rundle, Tunnel Mtn, Banff Springs Hotel
- Date Range
- ca. 1920 - 1950
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8285
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2014.8285
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8285
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8285
- Date Range
- ca. 1920 - 1950
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs; b&w and 1 postcard
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 b&w postcard Cascade Mtn Reflection Pool, 1940s
- 1 b&w postcard Banff Chair Lift, 1940s
- 1 b&w postcard Norquay Day Lodge, 1940s
- 1 col. postcard Mt. Rundle, Tunnel Mtn, Banff Springs Hotel
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration and travel
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- Item consists of a bound green record book, H20 x W13 cm. The record book, with "Records" printed on the cover, is comprised of numbered lined pages and contains meeting minutes and membership lists for the Rocky Mountain Park Liberal Association from March 13th, 1924 to circa 1930. Minutes pertain…
- Date Range
- 1924-c.1930
- Reference Code
- M8 / 7829 / 1
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Organization record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- 7829 : Accession Number
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 7829
- Reference Code
- M8 / 7829 / 1
- Date Range
- 1924-c.1930
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 13 x 20 cm)
- History / Biographical
- In the 1920's, Banff experienced a steady increase in tourism. This was based on a number of factors, including the introduction of the automobile in the park, the completion of the Banff-Windermere Highway and other roadways, additional accommodation (e.g. campgrounds), and the Canadian Pacific Railway's "Canadian Pacific Rockies" tourist campaign. Local prominent townspeople began to seek more say in the way their town was governed, and thus created organizations like the Banff Advisory Council and the Rocky Mountain Park Liberal Association. Issues around park boundaries, campgrounds, and park services employees' priorities were particularly important to Banff locals during this decade.
- Scope & Content
- Item consists of a bound green record book, H20 x W13 cm. The record book, with "Records" printed on the cover, is comprised of numbered lined pages and contains meeting minutes and membership lists for the Rocky Mountain Park Liberal Association from March 13th, 1924 to circa 1930. Minutes pertain to different types of meetings: general and executive. Contents pertain to various topics, including the creation of the Association and membership, provincial Liberal candidates, electing members for the Association's executive committee, concerns about who was being appointed to park services, employment in the park, advocating for the dismissal of Jack Warren (a park warden), and park boundary issues.
- Notes
- Created by the Rocky Mountain Park Liberal Association.
- Dave White originally had the lease for 222 Otter Street and transferred the lease to Sam Armstrong in 1915, who had it until 1927. Sam Armstrong was a member of the Rocky Mountain Liberal Association.
- Membership included representatives from Banff, Canmore, Exshaw, and East End. Meetings were generally held at the Mount Royal Hotel in Banff and the Canmore Hotel.
- Most of the minutes were taken by W. Alexander and James Smith, who both acted as secretary at some point in the Association's history.
- Name Access
- Brewster, Jim
- Armstrong, Sam
- Atkin, Gilbert M.
- Crosby, Lou
- Alexander, William A. (Bill)
- Warren, Jack
- Subject Access
- Banff
- National parks and reserves
- Organizations
- Park policy
- Politics and government
- Records
- Wardens
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Calgary
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Canmore
- Exshaw
- Language
- English
- Category
- Politics
- Government
- Biographical Source Notes
- Based on the contents of the item
- Hart, E.J. Banff: a History of the Park and Town. Banff: Summerthought Publishing, 2015.
- M317
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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